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Mahatma Gandhi proposed the winding up of the Indian National Congress after India achieved independence. His rationale was that the Congress, having fulfilled its primary objective of securing national independence, should transition from a political party to a social service organization. In January 1948, shortly before his assassination, he drafted a resolution suggesting the transformation of the Congress into a 'Lok Sevak Sangh' (People's Service Organization). This organization would focus on constructive work, including rural development, promotion of education, and eradication of untouchability, rather than electoral politics.
Incorrect Options
- C. Rajagopalachari: He remained a prominent figure in Indian politics after independence, serving in various capacities including Governor-General. He later founded the Swatantra Party in 1959, indicating his continued engagement with political structures, not their dissolution.
- Acharya Kripalani: While he was a significant figure in the Congress and later became critical of its post-independence direction, he did not advocate for its complete dissolution. He continued to participate in political discourse and electoral processes.
- Jayaprakash Narayan: He was a socialist leader who remained active in Indian politics, notably leading the Total Revolution movement in 1974 against the Indira Gandhi government. His political trajectory involved reforming or opposing existing political structures, not dissolving the foundational organization like the Congress.